Description: A NEPALESE GILT-COPPER REPOUSSE FIGURE OF DHRITARASHTRA 19TH CENTURY
The figure fashioned from repousse copper finished with fire gilding, depicting the Lokapala Dhritarashtra seated in lalitasana on a lotus throne, wearing a crown and elaborate jewels, playing a lute, with a flame mandorla behind.
25cm high, 22cm wide
Condition Report: Condition:
The tip of the lute is missing, some minor dents and bends. Some minor wear to the gilding. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.